Assistant Football Coach

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Football Coach

Location

Appleton

Department

Athletics

Position Type

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Football Coach

Location

Appleton

Department

Athletics

Position Type

Staff

Position Description & Qualifications

Assistant Football Coach – Offensive Coordinator/ QB Coach

Reports To: Head Football Coach and Director of Athletics

Department: Athletics
Classification: FT Exempt

Job Summary:
The Assistant Football Coach (Quarterbacks Coach/Offensive Coordinator) will assist the Head Football Coach in all aspects of operating a successful football program. Responsibilities include recruiting and retaining qualified student-athletes; assisting with practice planning, training sessions, game preparation, and game-day coaching; supporting the academic progress of student-athletes; and managing assigned program and game-day operations. This individual will also assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Lawrence University is a nationally ranked liberal arts institution located in Appleton, Wisconsin, known for rigorous academics, a close-knit campus community, and a strong commitment to the holistic development of student-athletes.

Lawrence is a member of NCAA Division III and competes in the Midwest Conference, Northern Collegiate Hockey Association, and Midwest Fencing Conference. The University sponsors 24 varsity sports and supports approximately 425 scholar-athletes, promoting excellence in both academic and athletic pursuits.

Responsibilities:

· Plan and direct athletics skill development for student-athletes.

· Recruit high caliber student-athletes compatible with Lawrence University’s mission and the specific goals of the football program.

· Assist in advising a diverse community of student-athletes and staff of applicable NCAA, MWC, and football specific rules, regulations, and University policies and ensure compliance of such regulations.

· Assist the Head Coach in the review of practice and game video.

· Monitor student-athlete academic performance and implement team, Athletics department, and University measures to support their academic performance.

· Meet regularly with the student-athletes about academics and other matters pertaining to their enrollment and educational progress.

· Ensure appropriate safety measures are observed when conducting team activities.

· Cooperate with the University Athletic Trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.

· Coordinate all activities in preparation for scheduled competition.

· Attend all team practices and home and away contests.

· Assume responsibility to student-athlete compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.

· Attend appropriate athletics departmental staff meetings.

· Serve as a game day manager.

Minimum Requirements:
· Successful coaching experience.

· Experience recruiting at the college level.

· Bachelor’s degree required.

· Master’s degree preferred.

· First aid and AED certification needed prior to conducting athletics related activities.

· Must have successful completion of criminal and MVR background check, meet University Authorized Driver Policy requirements, and favorable completion of reference checks.

Materials to submit for full consideration.

Resume

Cover letter

3 professional References

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S596P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Posting Date | 12/17/2025 | | Best Consideration Date | | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary | | | Anticipated Number of Hours per Week | 40 |

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • Public Job Posting
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2. * If other, please specify

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * What is the highest level of education attained?

   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD

3. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+

4. * Do you have a masters degree?

   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents

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